Creamy Authentic Indian Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce Base
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Butter (1 cup, divided)
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Onion (1, minced)
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Garlic (1 tablespoon, minced)
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Tomato sauce (1 15-ounce can)
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Heavy cream (3 cups)
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Salt (2 teaspoons)
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Cayenne pepper (1 teaspoon)
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Garam masala (1 teaspoon)
→ Chicken
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Skinless, boneless chicken breast (1 1/2 pounds, cut into bite-sized chunks)
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Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
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Tandoori masala (2 tablespoons)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced onion and garlic. Cook slowly until onions caramelize to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
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In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the caramelized onions.
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Toss chicken with vegetable oil until coated. Season with tandoori masala and spread out on a baking sheet.
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Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.
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Add cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Garam and tandoori masala can be found in the ethnic aisle of most grocery stores
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Spice levels can be adjusted to taste
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Best served with rice or naan bread